What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Indian Hills Community College?
Bus Driver
Salary
$22.00 Hourly
Location
Ottumwa Main Campus, IA
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
202400105
Department
Physical Facilities
Opening Date
09/23/2025
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Description
Perform driving duties for Indian Hills Community College that can include transporting students including athletic teams, from all parts of campus for local trips and overnight trips. Travel may extend outside of Iowa and may include nights and weekends.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of
tomorrow.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.
Minimum Job Requirements
Previous bus driving experience preferred.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, and safe driving techniques in all road conditions.
Should have experience in driving students locally and on overnight trips.
Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
Must have Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and open to operating a variety of fleet vehicles including 56 passenger charter and 35/25 passenger people movers.
Must have or agree to obtain Passenger Certification.
Must have up to date medical certificate.
Must have a clean driving record and possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Good verbal communication skills.
Willingness to be certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.
Work Performed
Drive one of several different buses or vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner.
Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections including cleaning of buses following trips.
Notify supervisor of accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, and/or bus mechanical/electrical trouble.
Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual.
Advise passengers of rules and regulations when necessary.
Keeps assigned time schedules, which may require driving during pre-day light, dusk, and overnight periods, and makes every effort to be on time while ensuring safety.
Ensure that the bus always has sufficient fuel.
Routinely inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports needs to the Director, or delegated staff person.
Supplemental Information
Responsible To:
Director, Transportation
Position Level:
Other - Non-Exempt - Traditional Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment
Employment Length:
Part Time
Schedule:
As needed, 7 days per week. Ability to work nights and weekends
Employer
Indian Hills Community College
Address
525 Grandview Ave
Bldg 1
Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501
Phone
(641) 683-5175
Website
https://www.indianhills.edu/